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“The pieces of "Please Give" just did fit together. I'm very comfortable with the ensemble. I thought this was just going to be a movie about this girl who gives mammograms. She's the lead. And then before I know it, she's got a sister, neighbors, and sometimes parents and friends and then it's an ensemble. And that's what I'm comfortable with, I guess.”

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Nicole Holofcener

Nicole Holofcener is an American film director known for her profound insights into the lives of women and her delicate portrayal of interpersonal relationships. Her films often focus on the emotional lives of urban women, showcasing their struggles and growth in love, career, and self-actualization. more

“I think I started to come into my own when I started doing more original material, and that, I think, culminated in 1998's Modern Cool. I insisted on going my own way. I think until you're more prolific, people don't trust that. So at first I think it was harder. They didn't know what to think, but as I continued along that path, they generally came my way.”

People Thinking Path Modern My Way

Author:Patricia Barber

“I know I repeat myself in all my movies, but I just let it go, let it happen. Clearly, I'm not finished with that issue. But they seem to me like completely different movies. They're definitely coming from me.”

Different Let It Go

Author:Nicole Holofcener

“All music now, I think, is fair game for jazz musicians to interpret, and they have been. I would consider those songs standards now. "Norwegian Wood" is a standard; "Call Me" is a standard.”

Thinking Song Musician Jazz Call Me Jazz Music Norwegian Wood Jazz Musician Fair Game

Author:Patricia Barber

“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”